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Updated: May 31, 2026

Open New Tab

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Open New Tab — free browser-based HTML practice

■ What this exercise teaches Make the link open in a new tab using target="_blank".

Why it matters in real projects

target="_blank" opens a new tab. Always add rel="noopener noreferrer" for security. Similar patterns appear daily in code review and production UI work.

Step-by-step workflow

1. Read the guide and understand the goal of "Open New Tab" 2. Review the HTML editor pane and start from the starter code 3. Open hints if stuck; compare your diff with the sample solution 4. Click Run and inspect preview/console output 5. Auto-check looks for output containing: target, _blank. 6. After success, continue with adjacent exercises in the same category

Core concept explained

target="_blank" opens a new tab. Always add rel="noopener noreferrer" for security.

Technical focus

Key HTML elements in this task: a.

Hint before you peek at the solution

Add the target attribute to the a tag. Adding rel is also good for security.

Sample solution walkthrough

The solution uses HTML tags such as a. Check nesting and closing tags. Explanation: target="_blank" opens a new tab. Always add rel="noopener noreferrer" for security. Hint recap: Add the target attribute to the a tag. Adding rel is also good for security.

Solution code

📝 Sample code

<a href="https://example.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Example</a>

Common mistakes for this exact task

- Skipping the hint: Add the target attribute to the a tag. Adding rel is also good for security.

Troubleshooting

Q: Preview does not change after Run A: Ensure you edited the HTML pane and clicked Run. Q: Looks correct but check fails A: Auto-check looks for output containing: target, _blank. Look for typos, full-width spaces, or unclosed tags. Q: Console shows errors A: Open DevTools Console and fix bracket/quote mismatches at the reported line. Q: Hard to type on mobile A: Use landscape mode or continue on desktop—the same URL keeps progress in localStorage.

Interview / portfolio tips

- Explain the techniques in "Open New Tab" in your own words within 30 seconds - Practice walking through each line of the sample solution on a whiteboard - Be ready to discuss tags: a - Discuss CSS properties: https - Prepare one alternative approach and why you chose this one

What to do after you pass

Move to the next exercise in the html-basic track, then continue the learning roadmap at /en/learning/html-basic/.

Keywords

Free hands-on exercise covering Open in a new tab, html-basic, elementary, a, https, open new tab—search-friendly guide for Open New Tab.

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■ Exercise task

Make the link open in a new tab using target="_blank".

Hint if stuck

Add the target attribute to the a tag. Adding rel is also good for security.

15pt

Open in a new tab

Make the link open in a new tab using target="_blank".

Code

<a href="https://example.com">Example</a>

Preview

Errors & Console

Click error to highlight line. ✕=error ⚠=warning ›=log.

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Deep dive

"Open New Tab" is a elementary-level HTML exercise. Make the link open in a new tab using target="_blank". Run it in-browser with automatic checking.

target="_blank" opens a new tab. Always add rel="noopener noreferrer" for security. Similar patterns appear daily in code review and production UI work.

Pair this with the html-basic roadmap. Exercise #15 reinforces core html-basic skills.

Step-by-step workflow

Read the guide and understand the goal of "Open New Tab"
Review the HTML editor pane and start from the starter code
Open hints if stuck; compare your diff with the sample solution
Click Run and inspect preview/console output
Auto-check looks for output containing: target, _blank.
After success, continue with adjacent exercises in the same category

How to read the sample solution

Real-world & career relevance

HTML underpins blogs, e-commerce copy, and corporate sites. Heading hierarchy and semantic markup indirectly support SEO.

Common mistakes

Skipping the hint: Add the target attribute to the a tag. Adding rel is also good for security.
Multiple h1 on one page
Forgetting closing tags like
Non-li children directly under ul
Omitting img alt text

Troubleshooting

Preview does not change after Run: Ensure you edited the HTML pane and clicked Run.
Looks correct but check fails: Auto-check looks for output containing: target, _blank. Look for typos, full-width spaces, or unclosed tags.
Console shows errors: Open DevTools Console and fix bracket/quote mismatches at the reported line.
Hard to type on mobile: Use landscape mode or continue on desktop—the same URL keeps progress in localStorage.

Interview & portfolio tips

Explain the techniques in "Open New Tab" in your own words within 30 seconds
Practice walking through each line of the sample solution on a whiteboard
Be ready to discuss tags: a
Discuss CSS properties: https
Prepare one alternative approach and why you chose this one

Glossary

h1: Top-level heading—one per page recommended.
p: Paragraph element.
a: Anchor with href for links.

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Frequently asked questions

Is "Open in a new tab" free?

This exercise is free and runs entirely in your browser. No account or credit card required.

Difficulty and time?

"Open in a new tab" is level "elementary". Read the guide first; beginners can usually finish within 30 minutes. Allow 5–15 minutes per exercise. Use hints, then the solution if stuck.

What after a correct answer?

After a correct answer, use "Next exercise". When you finish a category, continue on the <a href="/en/learning/html-basic/">learning roadmap</a>.

Works on mobile?

Works on mobile browsers, but typing code is easier on a desktop.

Where are other exercises?

All exercises: <a href="/en/learn/">/en/learn/</a> with category filters.

Key takeaway for "Open in a new tab"?

target="_blank" opens a new tab. Always add rel="noopener noreferrer" for security. Hint: Add the target attribute to the a tag. Adding rel is also good for security.

Where does HTML Basics fit?

HTML underpins blogs, e-commerce copy, and corporate sites. Heading hierarchy and semantic markup indirectly support SEO.

Step-by-step for "Open New Tab"?

1. Read the guide and understand the goal of "Open New Tab" 2. Review the HTML editor pane and start from the starter code 3. Open hints if stuck; compare your diff with the sample solution 4. Click Run and inspect preview/console output 5. Auto-check looks for output containing: target, _blank. 6. After success, continue with adjacent exercises in the same category

How to read the sample solution?

The solution uses HTML tags such as a. Check nesting and closing tags. Explanation: target="_blank" opens a new tab. Always add rel="noopener noreferrer" for security. Hint recap: Add the target attribute to the a tag. Adding rel is also good for security.

Something is not working?

Preview does not change after Run → Ensure you edited the HTML pane and clicked Run. Looks correct but check fails → Auto-check looks for output containing: target, _blank. Look for typos, full-width spaces, or unclosed tags. Console shows errors → Open DevTools Console and fix bracket/quote mismatches at the reported line. Hard to type on mobile → Use landscape mode or continue on desktop—the same URL keeps progress in localStorage.

Career / interview angle?

Explain the techniques in "Open New Tab" in your own words within 30 seconds Practice walking through each line of the sample solution on a whiteboard Be ready to discuss tags: a Discuss CSS properties: https Prepare one alternative approach and why you chose this one

Related dev tools?

<a href="/en/tools/html-escape/">HTML Escape</a>, <a href="/en/tools/ogp-preview/">OGP Preview</a>

Prerequisites?

Read the <a href="/en/learning/html-basic/">Learning roadmap</a> chapter first.

Can I change the starter code?

Yes—if it works. Understanding the starter first, then adding minimal diffs, speeds up learning.

What do the points mean?

15pt is a difficulty hint, not a score you must maximize.